Engineering technician III, Maintenance

Fox Factory; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with employer matching

Employee discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

FOX Factory is seeking a hands-on prototype engineer to generate industry-leading products for automotive and vehicle applications. You will build, test, and refine shock absorber prototypes in a fast-paced lab environment, coordinating with engineering and manufacturing teams.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in prototyping with metalworking skills, data analysis ability, and readiness to travel for field testing.

Qualifications

• HS graduate or equivalent.
• AA degree or technical experience equivalent.
• 3+ years prototyping automotive shock absorbers or similar.

Responsibilities

• Perform builds, teardowns and provides written reports to support R&D testing efforts under direction of engineering staff.
• Collects, records, summarizes and maintains data on all work and effectively communicates information to engineering.
• Maintain shop organization and cleanliness.
• Lead laboratory testing as assigned.
• Organize and support offsite field testing with engineering team.
• Follow current process as well as drive changes to increase efficiency.
• Key contributor in the R&D process through builds and tuning efforts.
• Works in a safe manner in accordance with Fox policies.

Skills

Lathe, milling, saws operation

Data acquisition & analysis

Engineering drawings interpretation

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience

Job description

What We Do

FOX Factory designs, engineers, manufactures and markets performance-defining products and systems for customers worldwide. Our premium brand, performance-defining products and systems are used primarily on bicycles, side‑side vehicles, on‑road vehicles with and without off‑road capabilities, off‑road vehicles and trucks, all‑terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, specialty vehicles and applications, motorcycles, and commercial trucks. Some of our products are specifically designed for and marketed to a variety of leading cycling and powered vehicle original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), while others are distributed to consumers through a global dealer and distribution network. Fox Factory Holding Corp. is the holding company of FOX Factory, Inc. and is publicly traded (FOXF) on Nasdaq.

Why you should join us

Not only do we provide competitive wages, you will also have access to great benefits and employee discounts. But more importantly, it’s a fun environment where we truly enjoy working as a team and bringing great products to our customers!

Position Summary

Apply building expertise to generate industry leading prototype products for our customers. Responsibilities are expected to increase from lab builder to providing engineering support in the field. Will be required to work in a fast-paced environment with numerous internal and external teams to meet deadlines.

Position Responsibilities

• Perform builds, teardowns and provides written reports to support R&D testing efforts under direction of engineering staff.
• Collects, records, summarizes and maintains data on all work and effectively communicates information to engineering.
• Maintain shop organization and cleanliness.
• Lead laboratory testing as assigned.
• Organize and support offsite field testing with engineering team.
• Follow current process as well as drive changes to increase efficiency.
• Key contributor in the R&D process through builds and tuning efforts.
• Works in a safe manner in accordance with Fox policies.

Specific Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• Ability to use lathe, mill, saws, etc. is preferred.
• Ability to learn and understand data acquisition and data analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Computer competency using Microsoft Office.
• Travel is required.

Position Qualifications

Education

HS graduate or equivalent

AA degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience

Experience

3+ years of automotive shock absorber prototyping or similar experience.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Manufacturing Environment

Lift up to 50 lbs. regularly

Requires walking, standing, bending and lifting for long periods of time

Vision abilities required to validate and enter data on computer

Travel required 1 week/quarter

Disclaimer

This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.

Note

FOX provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, results of genetic testing, or service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by the laws or regulations of any jurisdiction in which we operate. We base all employment decisions –including recruitment, selection, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, promotions, transfers, layoffs, terminations and social/recreational programs – on merit and the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Benefits

• Fox offers an excellent compensation package and wide-ranging opportunities for professional development.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Spending and Dependent Care Savings Accounts, Disability and Life Insurance benefit programs are available, as is a 401k plan with employer matching.
• Eligibility for all benefit programs is defined by the applicable plan document or employee handbook.